This was probably one of the world’s most influential prisons. When it was built, it was the largest publicly managed building ever. It’s famous for its wagon wheel design – something that prisons in the US and the world over came to adopt. Though it claimed that it was setting the way for better prisoner reform, it’s today widely reviled as a spot where brutal torture was inflicted on prisoners for various infractions. The idea was to reform prisoners through a strict policy of solitary confinement and isolation – an idea that was abandoned as the prison became too crowded. Visitors are on tour tend to go visit the historic cell blocks, especially Al Capone’s restored 19th-century cell. Other exhibits outline thrilling escapes and surprisingly – some rather terrific art. A national historic landmark now, the spooky corridors of this place make it one of the most visited buildings in the country. In Halloween especially the Terror in The Walls event is said to be one of the best haunted house experience in the country!

• Visit on Halloween.

• Senior Citizens (62+): USD10
• Students: USD 8
• Kids (Age 7 - 12): USD 8

• Buses on Brown St.
• Aspen St.
• Fairmount Avenue

• Jack’s Firehouse
• Zorba’s Tavern
• Urban Saloon
• London Grill
• Fare

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